methodological

adjective

meth·​od·​o·​log·​i·​cal ˌme-thə-də-ˈlä-ji-kəl How to pronounce methodological (audio)
: of or relating to method or methodology
methodologically adverb

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Each dataset includes full methodological documentation and emission factors across all 16 PEFCR environmental indicators, Carbonfact said. Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 2 July 2026 But the methodological choice to exclude downstream conditions was deliberate. Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 The senators argue Tesla’s narrower window is among the methodological choices that make its system appear safer than the data supports. Samantha Elkins, NBC news, 25 June 2026 But technical and methodological challenges got in the way of clear results and definitive conclusions. Sana Raoof, STAT, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for methodological

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First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of methodological was in 1849

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“Methodological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/methodological. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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